Whining to God

Apr 14th, 2010 Written By

I’m whining to God this morning, about the things He’s asking of me. And it’s ironic because just yesterday, I prayed,

“…today I take the plunge and dive into the water.”

But that was yesterday morning when life was easier. In the afternoon, God asked me to do some really hard things.

So now I’m whining…

“But God…”

I’m being honest because it’s hard, and we already established that I don’t like it when life gets hard. I much prefer the easy life. And I realize it could be the beginning of reluctant obedience (see #5), all over again. I have to snap out of it.

“But God…”

And I’m being honest with God about my fear of the unknown. It’s not very trusting, especially for someone with the spiritual gift of faith.

So I’m going for a walk, to whine and complain a little, and ask God for His resurrection power to be at at work in me. Filling me.

So I can dive in.

Do you ever whine to God? And why is it, just when we say “yes” to God, sometimes the walk gets harder?

Photo by skoupidiaris on Flickr. Used with permission.

Peter Smith

Oops, I meant to say "At the time, I am sure they very difficult and looking back there are probably somethings that you would NOT want to do over again.
cherylsmith

In truth, there are things I would want to do differently, and some that I wouldn't. So typo or not, you are correct.
Peter Smith

In my opinion, the things that seem hard now and the things we whine about now are the things that absolutely make us stronger. Think about all of the hard things in life that you had to go through. At the time, I am sure they very difficult and looking back there are probably somethings that you would want to do over again. The point is you did do those things, you learned a lot and your faith in God and others (possibly) grew stronger. God does not deceive us nor does He ask to do things we cannot do. Faith is hard, action is harder, whining and complaining is easy but lacks results.

All that said, I completely understand about the whining and I can whine with the best of them... :)
cherylsmith

You're right Peter. We wouldn't choose to walk through hard things, yet those are the very things God uses to refine us. I'm reading by Jim Pace and and he says the same thing!

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juliewalraven

I totally get this, Cheryl. I call it my "Why, God?" mode and I hate it when people remind me that God never gives us more than we can handle... I know that He is with me all the time, walking the walk with me but I forget that when the walk is tougher.
cherylsmith

Aren't well meaning people sometimes annoying? ;-)

Reminds me of a book I read in the early days of separation & divorce. Why? by TD Jakes.

The short answer? Because you're anointed. My friend Sharon said, "sometimes people with the highest calling on their lives have to walk through some of the hardest things." I distinctly remember saying, halfway in jest, "then I don't want a high calling."

But I do. And I'm finished whining. For today, at least.

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